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Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lakes Trek in Nepal to see 360 degree views of the highest peaks in the world
The Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lakes trek leads you to one of the most beautiful views in the whole world atop Gokyo Ri at 5,357m altitude. At this height you get to see a 360 degree view of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest. It's one of the best treks in Nepal for its expansive views of the Himalayan Mountains.
The memories we made along the way are something we'll never forget. Meeting locals, walking through Himalayan villages, bundling up in -20C sleeping bags, playing Nepali card games and drinking masala tea in cozy tea houses were all a part of this incredible experience.
Our Gokyo Ri and Gokyo Lakes Trek Itinerary
0:58 Day 1: Paphlu to Nunthala (2,220m)
1:56 Day 2: Nunthala to Bupsa (2,360m)
3:49 Day 3: Bupsa to Chaurikharka (2,650m)
5:36 Day 4: Chaurikharka to Monjo (2,840m)
7:11 Day 5: Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
8:13 Day 6: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
9:25 Day 7: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,038m)
10:29 Day 8: Dole to Machhermo (4,470m)
12:11 Day 9: Machhermo to Gokyo Lakes (4,750)
15:07 Day 10: Gokyo Ri Summit! (5,357m) and back to Dole (4,038m)
18:17 Day 11: Dole to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
18:44 Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m)
Read our post on what to know before you go: www.groovymashedpotatoes.com/what-you-should-know-before-your-trek-to-gokyo-lakes-in-nepal/
Music:
G.S. Sachdev - Cosmos open.spotify.com/track/2ZJhL2pkytU1udly94xV7j?si=5357565b3b8f4816
Boreal Sun - The Lighthouse (Part 2)
open.spotify.com/track/1F4HPpdNRdiJclsbWQ0V0o?si=747c2c47f2e849fa
G.S. Sachdev - Classical North Indian Ragas
open.spotify.com/album/6M0mMPIbxeyIYtaFeaY2aQ?si=fmUGs2FdRI239YI6_Qb1JA&dl_branch=1
Foxwood - Astraea
driftlabel.bandcamp.com/track/astraea
Simon Fisher Turner - Shishapangma
simonfisherturner.bandcamp.com/album/the-epic-of-everest
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Komentáře

  • @amitavabandyopadhyay7055
    @amitavabandyopadhyay7055 Před 4 měsíci

    I am a poor Indian and from last 20 years I have go for trek in various area of Great Himalayas and it occurs in almost every season of the year. At high altitude season and weather is most important. For example I do visit EBC through Tangboache and Dingboache,Lobuche in June. Experience is bad, finally what I want to tell is whenever anyone telling about trek, date must be mentioned.

  • @Hike2explore
    @Hike2explore Před 4 měsíci

    What time of the year did you do this trek?

  • @VincentAndriessen
    @VincentAndriessen Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the nice video on camping in NZ. It seems rainy during your trip. Which months were you travelling?

  • @sarojdeuja8014
    @sarojdeuja8014 Před 7 měsíci

    Very inspiring. I see lot of people going to Everest very unprepared. If I'm going to grocery store I check kitchen and prepare list of things needed and then go there, get it. Some people are trekking to highest altitude land on earth (EBC) and absolutely unprepared with fitness, and high altitude sickness and literally complaining entire way. But you guys are equally active.

  • @Yelnats101
    @Yelnats101 Před 7 měsíci

    i am now 51, and have wanted to do this very trek for more than 30 years. unfortunately it is also un affordable. for i am a school bus driver and make less than 1000 a month. someday before i get to old, i hope to go

  • @donkraus1991
    @donkraus1991 Před 9 měsíci

    And so many other beautiful spaces in Nepal, its stunning!

  • @user-xo7oe2wf6e
    @user-xo7oe2wf6e Před 10 měsíci

    Hello! May I know which month did you guys go to the lake? And which month would be good to go there for it to be full? And which tour agency (if you guys booked through one) did you guys go to to book the tours/visa for the lake? Thanks! :)

  • @gittin_funky
    @gittin_funky Před rokem

    Looks as amazing as when I climbed it 23 years ago. I always wondered how much it would have changed since I was there, but thankfully, doesn't look like it has changed too much

  • @jeetmangurung4823
    @jeetmangurung4823 Před rokem

    welcome to Nepal 🙏🇳🇵🙏

  • @sofiapatriglia
    @sofiapatriglia Před rokem

    Thank you for show our country in this beautiful way! gracias por mostrar asi Argentina!

  • @VoudouRopes
    @VoudouRopes Před rokem

    great video! very helpful . I am in Rio trying to find good music spots, now I know where to go!

  • @mitchellmcleod6868
    @mitchellmcleod6868 Před rokem

    "Anything can happen here, on the campsite". AAAAIIIINNNNGGGGG 21:37

  • @tb_lag7248
    @tb_lag7248 Před rokem

    "Anything can happen here, at the campsite" what is that supposed to mean mate

  • @thaidurians5343
    @thaidurians5343 Před rokem

    Hi there, may I ask which month did you guys go there? Thanks so much for sharing....

  • @KhadgaSenOliNP
    @KhadgaSenOliNP Před rokem

    So beautifully captured!

  • @ronniekuhn2026
    @ronniekuhn2026 Před rokem

    Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for posting guys. I’ll be doing this trek in October 2023 combined with EBC. Just wondering if you had any issues with AMS. Also, do you have the contact info for your guide? Thanks

  • @UrbanKiwiana
    @UrbanKiwiana Před rokem

    Glad you had an amazing time here..Growing up in New Zealand freedom camping was actually freedom camping you could pull up to any beach or river or bush and camp for free. Now its even harder and harder to find any free camping here.. Gone are the good days when you could head out for the weekend and camp for free..now it's all about money here and unappreciative Campers foreign and local not been tidy.. I hope your next trips are just as incredible

  • @NomadslandCh
    @NomadslandCh Před rokem

    Great adventure! thanks for sharing your experience! welcome to Kyrgyzstan!

  • @kevintierney7128
    @kevintierney7128 Před rokem

    Awesome idea to have those lights in your van. Any idea where I could get them as well? Would they work with an USDB charger?

  • @Longtack55
    @Longtack55 Před rokem

    Just don't shit on our land. There are enough Kiwis doing it. Challenge "self contained" liars.

  • @jenniehaxton1240
    @jenniehaxton1240 Před rokem

    So enjoyed your story and the great filming Places I have been and haven’t yet been Guess when you are lucky enough to live in this beautiful country you take a lot for granted and think there will always be a tomorrow to see it all

  • @jasminegibert
    @jasminegibert Před rokem

    Your video was my fav so far of this trek 😂 the pringles was hilarious

  • @jungleman4921
    @jungleman4921 Před rokem

    Pronounce lake Tekapo...... Tek ar po. !

  • @sassywolf1
    @sassywolf1 Před rokem

    There is more then 600 bush walks on the west coast south island. 20 days in a rush. Come back and spend some time and enjoy. With sandfly repellent.

  • @germanernstcasaretto2198

    great video! and loved you visited Mendoza!! greetings from Argentina :D

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 Před rokem

      Thanks! Glad you liked the video and hope to have some new content soon! Cheers to Argentina!

  • @jennaleighmoorhouse3779

    Talk about worth a few nights rough sleep... That lake wow 😍🌍

  • @jennaleighmoorhouse3779

    One bed 👀🙈🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @jennaleighmoorhouse3779

    Fair play for staying on a horse galloping when youve only rode once before... You must be a natural... Awesome guys thanks for sharing your incredible adventure 👌🌍😁

  • @MikeB-gf6dj
    @MikeB-gf6dj Před rokem

    This came up in my miscellaneous to views. Nicely documented. Glad you had such a nice time in our beautiful country. You saw alot for such a limited time of 20 days. Thank you for sharing your journey. Perhaps this video will get more exposure, as it appeared for me. You have a new Sub, I'll be viewing some more of yours vids soon. Cheers from NZ 🇳🇿 M !

  • @slapnut892
    @slapnut892 Před rokem

    How are you finding the prices, a bit dearer than America.

  • @LilGRaven
    @LilGRaven Před rokem

    hello mate! An aussie here travelling to NZ very soon. i know this video is a little bit old and you might not reply but I will be going with my partner in christmas. Arriving in Aukland and driving to Queenstown and back up to Christchurch to leave. How much did your 20 day trip cost you all up in NZ dollars/USD? We will be going for 21 days and we have a camper van. How much did it all cost you together/each. looks so good and im looking forward to going to some of the places you did. Cheers mate

  • @endthemandates2567
    @endthemandates2567 Před rokem

    Kiwi here, really enjoyed watching you travel NZ :)

  • @lifeinthesound
    @lifeinthesound Před rokem

    It appears you all didn't have a lot of trouble with altitude. Did you take Diomox or any similar medication to assist with this?

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 Před rokem

      Yes we did take diomox, it really works well for us. Highly recommended!

    • @gittin_funky
      @gittin_funky Před rokem

      garlic soup was my staple

    • @waxonwaxoff6094
      @waxonwaxoff6094 Před 10 měsíci

      Hello altitude sickness is a major concern to me , firstly because my wife takes aspirin daily , so I am searching for the best acclimatization itinerary, at Phakding will do a 300 m hike high and sleep low , being the first rotation and then in Namche we will sleep three nights instead of two . The two days will comprise of two hikes high sleep low , one to Thame and back +600 m and the other Khumjung +460 m . Prior starting the trek to Gokyo with the same itinerary as you . What do you think ?

    • @lifeinthesound
      @lifeinthesound Před 10 měsíci

      @waxonwaxoff6094 I completed this trek in April. Our first night was Phakding, then we had two nights in Namche. If altitude sickness is a concern, an additional night in Namche with day hikes should help. Hiking slowly each day will as well. I didn’t experience altitude sickness, but once I arrived at Namche, the altitude did impact my appetite and it made it hard for me to stay fueled throughout the trek. By the time I reached Dole, I was forcing myself to finish my Dal Baht each night…and I really love Dal Baht! I learned you burn around 3xs your MBR at 11,000 feet, so fueling properly is just as important. Highly recommend that you bring snacks to consume during the hike each day as well. It’s an amazingly beautiful trek!

    • @waxonwaxoff6094
      @waxonwaxoff6094 Před 10 měsíci

      @@lifeinthesound hi , thank you for taking the time to reply to my message and so soon . We are leaving on the 25/10 , yes I think that the three nights in Namche including two hikes high and sleep low will help indeed.when reaching Phakding we will try and also do one hike high and sleep low rotation. Thanks for the tip regarding the snacks .

  • @johnnyverano1373
    @johnnyverano1373 Před rokem

    😄Did you actually go to Cusco and eat McDonalds.

  • @amuktadir1991
    @amuktadir1991 Před rokem

    Kurzikistan hault.

  • @DjScar
    @DjScar Před 2 lety

    incredible video dude im sold on salkantay! was going to book 4d3n inca trail but it's booked - this looks equally as good or better!

  • @biggerfreak
    @biggerfreak Před 2 lety

    How was the drive to Matera? I’ll be doing the same thing next week!

  • @Mike-VR
    @Mike-VR Před 2 lety

    Great video guys! Who was your guide and if you don't mind me asking what did the trip cost excluding your fare of course?

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 Před 2 lety

      Hello we booked with Himalayan Glacier and our guide was Sudar he is awesome! We have lots of info on this trek our website, just google Groovy Mashed Potatoes. Price is about $2100 usd per person.

  • @shreyamatcha5197
    @shreyamatcha5197 Před 2 lety

    Gokyo RI is my dream since when I was a kid. I am now 21 and hope very soon I get to do this trek. To be honest, when you reached Gokyo RI, I was so overwhelmed that I started to cry. This happened when I was a kid too, I once saw Gokyo lakes n Gokyo RI on television and began to cry, that's when I knew, this is my dream trek. And that is what life is for me!

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 Před 2 lety

      That’s an amazing dream and I can tell you it’s going to come true for you!

    • @shreyamatcha5197
      @shreyamatcha5197 Před rokem

      @@groovymashedpotatoes1361 I hope it will come true very soon☺️

  • @omaromran2484
    @omaromran2484 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Which month you did the trek?

  • @alexferguson4667
    @alexferguson4667 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing! Would love to know if you think 3 days for the trek is feasible and if you were to do this, what route you would take? Would massively appreciate your thoughts!

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 Před 2 lety

      Hey Alex, I think that would be a challenge but maybe doable based on your fitness. We have some good articles on routes and camps our Groovy Mashed Potatoes website that can help you make your decision!

  • @aroundthebigworld
    @aroundthebigworld Před 2 lety

    This looks like such a fun roadtrip!

  • @ladytee7711
    @ladytee7711 Před 2 lety

    Love my country it's so free lol

  • @user-cs9fr7dm3n
    @user-cs9fr7dm3n Před 2 lety

    bravo to you - so positive - I am georgian....

  • @weejavlogs
    @weejavlogs Před 2 lety

    Your vdo is so fun. Thanks for sharing !

  • @henrysedanopaytan9317

    love it!

  • @jungleman4921
    @jungleman4921 Před 2 lety

    Freedom camping in NZ will never be baned and never was.Im a pure blood Kiwi so I should know !Im a freedom camper myself.ha ha.

  • @jungleman4921
    @jungleman4921 Před 2 lety

    Hi there.Im a NewZealander and enjoyed watching all your videos of your travels in our lovely country.I own a 2004 Hiace Campervan with a Hi top roof and I would like your opinion please on the Rear Tailgate Awning that came with the campervan yous hired.All the pros & cons with it befor I go and buy one for my camper.Weather its really worth it or not.Thanks ever so much. James.

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 Před 2 lety

      Hey Jungle Man. This rear hatch cover was great. It really opens up your cooking area to be all weather. Helpful for blocking the wind and not too difficult to put up. The bad: it’s heavy and you need a spot to put it when it’s wet. Luckily we had it all up on the rooftop bin. I think all said it’s definitely worth it because it has more practical protection than a batwing or some side awning.

    • @jungleman4921
      @jungleman4921 Před 2 lety

      @@groovymashedpotatoes1361 Thanks Mashed Potates.I went ahead and bought one made here in Auckland NewZealand,localy,called "Intenze".$500 NZ dollars. Was a demo one,came with all the extras and the rear of it lifts out as an extra awning.Got it far cheaper than full price.Getting used to it,and will water proof it aswell.Very pleased with it.Not many here in NZ so I hope I can advertise it while useing it. Thanks mate.

    • @groovymashedpotatoes1361
      @groovymashedpotatoes1361 Před 2 lety

      Congrats!! A fine addition to your camper.

  • @connygolla7248
    @connygolla7248 Před 2 lety

    Just watched your video. This was the funniest but still very informative video of camping in New Zealand EVER! Wishing you both well and Happy Easter 2022 🐰🐣 Conny from Germany

  • @michaelschenk5151
    @michaelschenk5151 Před 2 lety

    Unfortunately there's been a crackdown on freedom camping because of tourists who trash the place. You guys clearly know how to be tidy campers and you're more than welcome back!